NBA Commissioner Silver Says Expansion Decision Expected by Year-End

Executive Briefing

• Confirms Las Vegas and Seattle are the primary candidates for NBA expansion franchises
• Cautions expansion is not guaranteed, saying neither city is a foregone conclusion
• Expects the NBA board to make a formal expansion decision by end of 2025
• Notes Las Vegas already hosts the Raiders and WNBA's Aces, signaling strong market viability
• Highlights Seattle's historical ties to the SuperSonics, now the Oklahoma City Thunder